14 DAY TRIAL // At the same time with the unveiling of its three new ROKR phones, Motorola also announced the availability of two portable speakers, which are also part of its ROKR family of products. The new devices are called MOTOROKR EQ7 and MOTOROKR EQ5 and come to enlarge Motorola's line-up of music accessories.
Unlike the new ROKR phones, which are not yet on sale and will only arrive in the US in the next few months, the ROKR portable speakers can be bought as of today, either from the online MotoStore or from various North American electronics retailers.
MOTOROKR EQ7 is said to bring "outstanding acoustics", which will allow users to listen to music and make speakerphone calls in the best-possible conditions. Relying on four JBL speakers, the EQ7 can provide a rich sound, while its Bluetooth A2DP connectivity allows you to pair it with about any Bluetooth-enabled gadget. MOTOROKR EQ7 measures 169 x 154 x 42 millimeters (6.65 x 6.06 x 1.65 inches), weighs 440 grams (15.5 ounces) and can be used with a compatible handset (like the ROKR E8) or with a regular MP3 player, via the 3.5mm audio cable included in the package.
The EQ7 comes with an AC power adapter for unlimited playback time, but it can also be used with four AA batteries that should provide up to 6 hours of usage time.
MOTOROKR EQ5 is smaller than the EQ7, measuring 116 x 65 x 15 millimeters (4.57 x 2.56 x 0.59 inches) and weighing only 100 grams (3.53 ounces). The Bluetooth technology and the 3.5mm audio cable which come with the EQ5 allow you to connect it with a multitude of devices. Furthermore, the rechargeable battery of EQ5 can last up to 6 hours.
Talking about the two new Moto accessories, Sean Ramsey, General Manager North America, Motorola Companion Products, said, "Music lovers and mobile consumers can now share and enjoy their music with great portability and rich sound quality. These portable speakers give people two unique ways to enjoy music and hands-free speakerphone calls in innovative style."
MOTOROKR EQ7 has a retail price of $199.95, while the EQ5 retails for $119.95.